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Kiss Nails invited me to go backstage at the Venexiana show to see the customized tips they created specifically for the designer. And even though I was supposed to be concentrating on the tips, I couldn’t help but find the models’ cupie doll hairstyles simply adorable. I would love to have a doll that resembles either of these beauties.On to the nails… Kiss custom designed a french manicure nail with a crystal accent at the tip. The nails came pre-glued for easy application. A quick soak in acetone helps them peel right off. No damage, no mess.I then snuck into the standing area to take in the show and see the nails hit the runway accenting a luxe collection of fux, satin, lame and metallic fabrics. I was sent home with a set of the tips to try for myself. They were easy to press on and the size range was varied enough that I could find a good fit. My main issue is with the length and brightness of the white tip. You girls know how I feel about bright white french manis (not a fan!). Also, since I keep my nails pretty short I felt somewhat paralyzed from functioning properly. However, they were easy to remove and I like that the design included the lunula to make the nail look more natural. And I’ve been told that the regular Kiss nail tips can be filed down to a more comfortable length.What do you all think? Anyone a fan of DIY nail kits?

I don’t have a problem with the length, but the pre-done french mani looks a little funny – your nailbeds are obviously much longer (lucky you!) than the nails make them look. But I always love a little bling!

I love the colors (and the bling!) but can’t stand that long squared-off shape. I’m sorry, but it just screams “Jersey Girl” and not in a good way.

I like my nails square when they’re short (though I usually soften the corners more than these nails), but when they get longer I have to round them off, not just for aesthetics but also for funtionality. I’m taking care of a bunch of animals, as well as housework, and those corners would catch on too many things AND are potentially harmful to my critters.

These are definitely the best fake nails I’ve seen in a while, though! Kudos to Kiss Nails!

i’m actually a big fan of broadway nails fake tips. they’re good if you’re in a rush for something and need to press em on. and then you can add a coat of something sheer/tc or whatever to make them your own.

Even though I cut out pop (yes, I say pop because, Ohio) from my diet over 20 years ago, I’m a die-hard Coca-Cola fan. I used to annoy servers during high school and college by ordering Cherry Cokes, made with grenadine and a cherry, natch. And I still I treat myself to a one when we […]

Happy Friday! Do you have fun weekend plans? My back went out last weekend, so I’ve been out of commission all week and am itching to get out of the house. Hello, cabin fever! #NailGlossip Anywho, I hope you’re free Sunday night, July 12th, because we’re chatting with the one and only Deborah Lippmann during #NailGlossip […]

I totally squealed, to the point of scaring my furry co-worker (aka my kitty Ren), when I spotted a new minty green nail polish from CHANEL on Instagram. CHANEL Fraicheur kept popping up on some Russian and Asian accounts, but I couldn’t understand the captions, and had to know more. I proceeded to stalk Chanel.com […]

This #ManiMonday is part Throwback Thursday, part plea. You see, during last night’s Nail Glossip chat we talked jelly nail polish, and no convo about jellies would be complete without mentioning Deborah Lippmann Rehab. As I wished out loud for Rehab’s resurrection, Deborah Lippmann answered my call with this tweet. So, I’m here not only […]

I make no apologies for how much I love my hair and that I take pride in maintaining its appearance. I mean, I have bins and bins of products taking over my linen closet. Though frizz is the bane of my hair’s existence. Having coarse, super thick, crazy wavy hair means it sucks up any moisture […]